Chapter 1042 The Lords Plan and the Joining of the Old Blacksmith
Hearing the sound, Lei Xiao did not hesitate and immediately turned on the read-to-talk function.
"Reporting to the lord, my subordinates have obtained the latest information from the outside world!"
Only Xiao Xiao's respectful and urgent voice was heard, and then it reached Lei Xiao's ears: "Ten tribes of orcs have united, with a total army of more than 900,000, and they are rushing towards Luolong City!"
"Is that true?"
Listening to the vibrato in Sean's words, Lei Xiao narrowed his eyes slightly with a calm expression.
The terrain of the Outland is rugged and complex, and the vast wetland area where the orcs are mainly distributed is surrounded by thick fog and poisonous miasma all year round. Therefore, Lei Xiao sent Sean and other pterosaur knights to closely monitor the opponent's movements in the air.
"Sean, how long does it take for the other party to arrive?"
Lei Xiao's words were gentle, and he tried to comfort the other person while asking again.
"Back to my lord, if we follow the current marching speed, we will have about three days to fall at Dragon City!"
After hearing Lei Xiao's steady voice, Sean calmed down a lot and responded solemnly.
"Very good, continue to monitor closely and report to me immediately if anything happens."
Lei Xiao nodded slightly and then stopped talking.
Lei Xiao had expected the invasion of the orc army.
However, after hearing the specific numbers of enemy troops, Lei Xiao still broke out in cold sweat on his forehead.
This undoubtedly means that the total number of invading armies from the five directions has reached 5.5 million.
Even if these are all just the weakest first-level soldiers, they are equivalent to 550 fifth-level strong men or 55 sixth-level strong men.
"It's really a huge number that was unimaginable before."
Lei Xiao smiled helplessly and began to make calculations in his mind.
Currently, there are only 150,000 defenders in Luolong City. Except for a relatively elite Goblin legion, the rest are just new recruits, or a mixed legion of recruits and veterans, and their combat strength is not even as good as that of an ordinary legion.
In other words, in front of an army of 900,000 fully armed orcs, once the resources of the magic cannon are exhausted, Luolong City may be destroyed in an instant.
After all, in a sense, the orcs' extremely corrosive shamans are even more terrifying than the ordinary magicians of the human race, not to mention the giant catapults equipped with corrosive bombs.
"Once I stabilize the human kingdoms and take the first step into the outside world, I will wipe out these orcs who are afraid of the world being unstable."
While Lei Xiao was thinking this, he concentrated his mind and began to think about possible ways to resist the enemy.
Before excluding the goblins, he had no other power in the outer realm.
Around Luolong City, except for the two lord legions with weaker combat strength, there were no other troops that could be mobilized.
After all, except for the various border fortresses, the garrison troops in each city were almost all newly recruited recruits who had never even touched weapons.
"Even so, the newly formed legions of new soldiers from various places are still moving closer to the nearest border fortress. It is expected that in three days, they will be able to add a total of 200,000 to 300,000 troops to me."
"But these legions of new soldiers, who cannot even maintain a basic military formation, apart from being responsible for logistics and serving as a reserve force, can only play an extremely limited role on the frontal battlefield, but they are still better than nothing."
Lei Xiao looked at the stars above his head and nodded thoughtfully.
In addition, as for the large military fortress closest to Luolong City, which is our own territory, it only has three brigades of troops.
In addition to the third-level magician squadron responsible for supplying energy to the absolute defense barrier, it should be possible to send seven or eight elite third-level squadrons to Luolong City to participate in the battle.
"But in front of an army of 900,000 people, it still seems a bit insignificant."
Lei Xiao frowned slightly, and then began to take stock of the overall situation.
If the pressure in other directions can be further reduced, more troops may be able to be sent to defend Luolong City.
"The troops in the Buluo Fortress cannot move for the time being, otherwise it may be difficult to resist the Pars Empire's army. While the illusion magic circle has not yet been formed, the troops in the Mountain Fort Fortress cannot easily leave."
"As for the Sunset Fortress and the Rainforest Fortress, not only are they too far apart, but they are currently too busy to take care of themselves."
Thinking of this, Lei Xiao's brows almost twisted into a knot.
This is no wonder, after all, five of the remaining six human nations have declared themselves enemies of the Leng Yan Kingdom, and we have undoubtedly become the target of public criticism.
"Don't worry, if I am allowed to be reborn this time, I will not let go of any of the power centers of these countries."
Lei Xiao's eyes gradually darkened, then brightened again.
"By the way, the only human country that has not launched an attack on me is the Iron Hand Islands, which have been isolated from the world for hundreds of years."
"According to the latest information I have, although it has been isolated from the world recently, its military strength has never been reduced, and it has an extremely large fleet and airship force."
"In recent meetings, I have also carefully discussed with ministers and subordinates the feasibility of requesting the Iron Hand Islands to send troops."
"However, since the Black Duke I killed before came from the Iron Hand Islands, although he may not have been ordered by the rulers of the Iron Hand Islands, it is still unclear whether the rulers of the Iron Hand Islands are hostile to me."
"In addition, the Kingdom of Cold Flame has not had a close relationship with the Iron Hand Islands since ancient times, and the Iron Hand Islands withdrew their diplomats from the human nations a hundred years ago, and there is no way to contact the other royal family."
"So, this issue was shelved one after another."
"But it is undeniable that if the Iron Hand Islands agree to send troops to help and attack the Kingdom of Grim and the Pars Empire on the other side of the coastline from behind, causing the two countries to fall into a two-front war, then our crisis will undoubtedly be greatly enhanced.
ease."
Thinking of this, Lei Xiao nodded thoughtfully.
At this stage, we are on the verge of life and death, and one mistake will lead to catastrophe.
Therefore, even though the attitude of the Iron Hand Islands is unclear, you should give it a try and not give up any hope.
"All in all, the current Iron Hand Islands are extremely mysterious."
"Especially the royal family is extremely low-key. I don't have much information at hand, and I don't even know who is ruling that country, but this is a method worth trying after all."
"Then, let's go there in person tomorrow. Although we need to cross mountains and seas, it is obviously not a problem for me now."
Just when Lei Xiao made up his mind.
Jiang Li's slender figure reappeared in front of him.
"For your information, Lord Lord, I have brought Fang Hai's ancestor Xiaoer back."
Jiang Li stroked her chest and saluted, and responded respectfully: "At present, I have been sent to the Guangming Healing Center in accordance with your instructions."
"Good job, let's go over and take a look."
Lei Xiao nodded, and under Jiang Li's guidance, he walked towards the Bright Healing Center.
Arriving inside the splendid healing miracle building again, Lei Xiao immediately saw the petrified Xiao, still sitting cross-legged.
Next to Xiaor, stood Fang Hai, Sarah and the White Knight.
As a descendant of Xiaoer, Fang Hai needless to say.
Sarah is a descendant of the royal family of Loren, so it was natural for her to be present. As for the White Knight, who was quite young at the time, she had been a close friend of the old Xiao for years. Only then did Lei Xiao gather the three of them together.
"I've met the lord!"
Seeing Lei Xiao's figure, the three of them immediately came up to him and saluted with their hands on their chests.
Among them, especially Fang Hai, his old face looked even more excited.
"No need to be polite, let's go see Mr. Xiao's condition together."
Lei Xiao smiled lightly and walked at the front of the crowd.
When he got closer, Lei Xiao noticed.
Although Old Xiao was sitting cross-legged, he was still sitting there quietly like a stone statue.
But around him, there are already countless light energy particles visible to the naked eye, which are gathering rapidly, constantly exuding rich life force.
"Lord, my ancestor appeared just now, but after the light energy particles began to gather, he returned to his body."
Fang Hai's old face was full of excitement, and he said gratefully to Lei Xiao: "Thank you, Lord, for thinking of my ancestors at the first time!"
"You're welcome, Mr. Fang Hai. If Mr. Xiao can successfully recover, it will be a big increase in combat power for the territory."
Lei Xiao gently patted the old blacksmith's shoulder and said with a smile: "Furthermore, I also promised Mr. Xiao that once he has the corresponding strength and healing conditions, I will remove the petrification and let him regain his life.
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"My lord's kindness will be unforgettable by my subordinates!"
Fang Hai knelt down on the ground again, too excited to speak.
This is no wonder, after all, before meeting Lei Xiao, Fang Hai was only a slightly famous third-level blacksmith.
And now, with Lei Xiao's grace, not only has he reached the fourth level peak that is difficult for ordinary people to reach, but he is also about to reunite with his family's legendary ancestor. How incredible is this?
"Get up quickly. From now on, you will still have to take the lead in the work of blacksmiths in the territory, no, in the entire Cold Flame Kingdom."
Lei Xiao still maintained a faint smile and leaned down to help the other person up.
As Fang Hai stood up again, Lei Xiao noticed further.
Around the petrified old Xiao in front of him, the warm healing power had spread to an extremely vast extent.
Under Lao Xiao's body, a huge and complex golden magic circle began to rotate.
"Lord, it looks like the purification is about to begin."
Upon seeing this, Jiang Lei respectfully whispered in Lei Xiao's ear.
"Understood, let's retreat."
Lei Xiao understood and took his subordinates to the outside of the golden magic array.
As expected, Lei Xiao and the others just stood still not long after.
The golden magic array on the ground shone with holy light, and a dazzling golden light pillar rose up, completely covering the petrified old Xiaoer in it.
Through the constantly flashing translucent golden light curtain, Lei Xiao could see clearly.
There were a lot of light energy particles visible to the naked eye, which began to slowly penetrate into the hard petrified skin of Old Shore.
With the continuous surge of light energy particles, faint light patterns began to appear on Lao Xiao's hard and rough dark petrified skin, and soon expanded rapidly, spreading to every corner of his body.
Not long after, the dull sound of breaking stones was heard.
Wisps of thick black smoke began to emit from Lao Xiao's stone body, which was quickly purified by the golden light curtain.
As wisps of thick black smoke rose, Lao Xiao's originally dull and hard skin began to gradually return to its normal color.
The splendid scene is like a dead tree blooming with spring, which is surprising.
Not long after, as the light energy particles and golden magic array visible to the naked eye gradually dispersed, Old Xiao's petrified skin completely dissipated and he returned to his original appearance.
"Was the purification successful?"
Looking at Lao Xiao's old, frowning face, which was obviously relaxed, Lei Xiao nodded with satisfaction.
"I didn't expect that the purification was really successful."
An old and excited voice sounded, and Old Xiao slowly opened his wrinkled eyes, and a touch of uncontrollable joy immediately appeared on the old face.
Immediately afterwards, after adapting to the surrounding light, he quickly knelt down in front of Lei Xiao and said with great gratitude: "Young Sir, thank you for allowing me to regain my life after a thousand years!"
"Mr. Xiaoer, please get up quickly. Your body is still very weak."
Lei Xiao first nodded and signaled Fang Hai to help the other party, and then took out a fifth-level healing potion that replenished blood and qi, and handed it to the other party: "The top priority now is to take good care of the body first."
"Everything depends on your orders."
Old Xiao took the potion with both hands and drank it while lying on his back. In the blink of an eye, his originally pale complexion turned rosy.
Seeing this scene, Sarah and the White Knight also cheered.
Old Xiao's rebirth not only means that there will be a powerful fifth-level man next to the lord, but also a fifth-level forging master who has been rare in hundreds of years!
While Lao Xiaoer was concentrating on refining the potion, Lei Xiao ordered Rudy to prepare a sumptuous meal for Lao Xiaoer and sent it directly to the Bright Healing Center.
After eating and drinking enough, Lao Xiao's complexion not only recovered a lot, but his originally extremely depressed aura also began to become much more stable.
During this process, Lei Xiao also briefly described Sarah's acceptance of the inheritance, the situation of the White Knight, and our current situation of being besieged on all sides.
"Lance, I didn't expect to see you again after a thousand years, but now is obviously not the time for old friends to reminisce."
After listening to Lei Xiao's words, Old Xiao, who had recovered somewhat from his excitement, first nodded to the white knight.
Then he turned to Sarah, and the old man's face was full of comfort and said: "The Loren royal family has a successor, and the old King can feel at ease. From His Highness Sarah, I seem to see the heroic appearance of the old King."
After finishing speaking, Lao Xiao came to Lei Xiao and immediately knelt down on one knee and said: "Thank you for your life-saving grace. From this moment on, I am willing to go through fire and water for you in order to repay your supreme kindness!"
"Mr. Xiaoer, please hurry up. It's an honor for me to be able to get help from Mr. Xiaoer."
Lei Xiao smiled faintly, leaned down and helped the other person up.
"To be honest with you, regarding the orc army that is about to invade Luolong City, I may have a strategy to fend off the enemy."
Then, the astonishing words spoken by Lao Xiaoer reached Lei Xiao's ears again.